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No.   You could take the the Greyhound Bus Lines to Ocean City from multible locations.

Katharine,
The Roses Store has a single umbrella stroller for $7.99.  If that does not meet your needs, I have had great luck with PMI Rentals as well.

Jenny,

Ocean City is wonderful in late September.... it gets a little cooler at night, so you'll need a hoodie, but shorts are still OK for the most part.... the ocean is still warm and spending the day on the beach is still the norm... keep in mind by late September, the Ocean City Beach Patrol has taken down the lifeguard stands and has become an emergency response force... you'll see them on 4 wheelers, but no one will be stationed full time.  Some stores, restaurants and businesses will have started a weekends only schedule, but not many..... the outdoor rides at the Jolly Roger Park at 30th Street and the Pier, and Trimper's Outdoor rides at the Inlet may be closed or open only on the weekends by that time.... other than that, you'll find Ocean City is still up and in full swing.

Tammy,

Great time to visit - many of the shops will be selling their summer merchandise at a discount, including beach chairs and umbrellas.  Take advantage and have your supplies for next year - that is if you have room to take home - if not, we have left them in our hotel rooms or condos previously for individual use.

Thank you,
Anna G.

Jim,

Official Town of OC information: 
Maryland citizens interested in obtaining an Ocean City, Maryland organizational license plate for their vehicles can order the plates through the City Clerk’s Office.  The license plate features the vintage Ocean City logo displaying the white marlin. 

The cost to obtain the license plate is $35 per tag number. An application must be submitted with the fee.   Applications are availableat City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue or through the town's website www.oceancitymd.gov.

Thank you,
Anna G.

Peggy,

The boardwalk goes essentially from the Inlet at the south of town to 28th Street..... approximately 2.5 miles.......  While you say you'd like to stay in walking distance to "everything", I need to know more about what your perception of "everything" is..... If you want to be in the hub of action, I suggest you stay at 9th Street and below.... if you want to be in "walking distance" to everything on the boardwalk, I'd say that you stay between 12th and 27th Street... this way, you can walk to and from all boardwalk attractions, but have some peace and quiet when you return to your room.  Here are a few suggestions on places to stay....

1. Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 17th Street and Boardwalk http://www.ocmdhotels.com/ocsuites/

Quality Inn Boardwalk, 16th Street http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-ocean_city-maryland-MD011?promo=gglocal

The Grand Hotel, 21st Street and Boardwalk http://www.grandhoteloceancity.com/

The Breakers Hotel, 3rd Street and Boardwalk http://www.ocbreakers.com/

Peggy, those are some of the nicer hotels along the boardwalk..... I hope that one of them suits what you are looking for.  You could also give the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce a call (410) 213-0552 http://www.oceancity.org/ to see if they have any other recommendations for you.  

Ocean City looks forward to hosting you on your first visit to the town.... I promise you, as my other Insider colleagues will agree, you will fall in love with this town, and want to visit Ocean City every year for year's to come!!!!  Have a great time! 

Cheryl,

Ocean City, MD is fast becoming a year-round resort area and the boardwalk and beaches never close.  So in response to your question, yes the beach is open.  Just note, lifeguards may not be at full force so make sure to have a cell phone available for emergencies (just in case). 

Hope you have a great vacation!
Anna G.

Richard, THE BEACHES ARE FREE!!!! That's one of my reasons i leave NJ every summer to go I don't have to pay to go on the beach!!!!!!!!!!!

I haven't check the last time down but there used to be one Wicomico St.
Wicomico Bath House
Wicomico Street and Philadelphia Avenue

Allessandro,

Check out this www.ococean.com website for all your visitor center needs:
http://ococean.com/meeting-planners/services-directory/ocean-city-cvb

Thank you,
Anna G.